How does the Lewis blood group system influence the secretion of ABO blood group antigens?

A It enhances the secretion of ABO antigens
B It inhibits the secretion of ABO antigens
C It has no effect on the secretion of ABO antigens
D It determines the presence or absence of ABO antigens in saliva and other bodily fluids
The Lewis blood group system determines whether an individual is a secretor (Se) or non-secretor (se) of ABO blood group antigens into bodily fluids like saliva, which can affect the interpretation of ABO typing in certain contexts.
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